Spotlyte vs OPIN (Open+Invitation)

Welcome to Spotlyte! Our goal is to make your search for social events as easy as possible. Spotlyte allows you to easily see events in your area and quickly host new events for others to see. You can use the Discover and Maps screens to quickly find new events in your area. The Home Screen will display similar events, as well as the events you’ve already spotted. You can quickly create an event by clicking the large + on the icon bar and entering the event information as necessary. If you need more information about an event or you want to spot it, you can simply click on the event to see the event details page. Based on your interests, Spotlyte will recommend events that may interest you and will even distinguish and suggest other events to you to try and expand your horizons in new ways. Spotlyte makes hosting events easy. You can quickly share all relevant event information with just your friends or your entire college community, and Spotlyte will even help you judge event attendance in advance!

Opin is the easiest way to share open invitations in your community. Hosting a garage sale? Throwing a party? Running a pop-up shop? Drop a pin, set the time, and let people nearby know they're invited. How it works: • Post your event on the map ($1/day) • Share the link or let people discover it nearby • Add to calendar with one tap • Private invites available (hidden from map) Perfect for: • Garage sales & estate sales • Meetups & clubs • Live music & performances • Pop-up shops & markets • Fundraisers & community events • Food trucks • Birthday parties (private mode) • Any open invitation you want to share Features: • Interactive map of local events • Filter by category and date • One-tap calendar sync • Share via SMS, email, or social • Private event invites • No subscriptions — pay only when you post Opin makes it cheap and easy to put yourself on the map. Literally.